Indian Air Force Paints Procurement Avadi Chennai 2026 IS0 9001 BIS LICENCE Epoxy Primer

Tender Overview

The Indian Air Force, Department of Military Affairs, invites bids for a range of paints including PAINT SMOKE GREY, ANTI CORROSIVE, EPOXY, O G, OLIVE GREEN, YELLOW, RED OXIDE, BLACK, GREEN, SKY BLUE, DOVE GREY, SAND STONE, GOLDEN YELLOW, and related thinner products from the PAINT category. The scope references 25 BOQ items with supply to AVADI, CHENNAI-600055, and requires ISO 9001 certification and BIS licenses. Key differentiators include a design-approval step (Detailed Design Drawings due within 5 days of award) and pre/post-dispatch inspection, with a potential delivery schedule adjustment if the buyer delays drawing approvals.

• Organization: Indian Air Force
• Location: AVADI, CHENNAI-600055
• Product scope: PAINTS (epoxy primer, epoxy zinc chromate primer, thinner, automotive and decorative paints)
• Estimated value/EMD: Not specified
• Special clauses: detailed DRAWING approvals, non-obsolescence for 1-year residual life, post-dispatch inspection, third-party QA
• Unique aspect: mandatory technical drawings approvals and lab testing at AHSP/Govt labs

Technical Specifications & Requirements

Although specs are not fully listed, bidders must reference the exact product categories from the BOQ (25 items) and ensure:

• Product types: multiple paint categories including EPOXY PRIMER, EPOXY ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER, ANTI CORROSIVE PAINT, and assorted color paints (e.g., OLIVE GREEN, DOVE GREY, RED SIGNAL, SAND STONE).
• Standards & Certifications: ISO 9001 certification for bidder or OEM; BIS licence and type test certificates; material test certificates to accompany supply; OEM authorizations may be required.
• Quality & testing: testing at designated AHSP labs; if not available, government/NABL labs; testing charges borne by seller for non-designated labs.
• Delivery & installation: delivery to AVADI, with potential modification if drawings are delayed; pre/post-dispatch inspection by nominated agencies (QA/QC) such as CQA/QAS/KM/GPIC.
• Documentation: bidders must upload all required certificates with bid; MTC/MTCs not specified but material test certificate essential.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: not disclosed; bidders must ensure non-obsolescence with minimum 1-year residual market life for offered products.
• Experience: bidders must demonstrate capability in supply of paints and related primers; ISO 9001/QMS compliance is mandatory.
• Delivery terms: supply and installation, if included, to AVADI; drawing approvals may pause delivery timelines without LD.
• Inspections: pre-dispatch and post-receipt inspections by buyer-nominated agencies; QA labs for sample testing; lab outcomes drive acceptance.
• Documentation: include BIS licence, type test, and other prescribed certifications; OEM authorizations relevant to the offered paints.
• Warranty & penalties: not explicitly stated; LDs/punitive terms would be per contract and acceptance testing outcomes.